3rd Battalion Headquarters

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3rd Battalion
Staff
CO	MAJ Jeffery May
XO	MAJ David Walsh
COS
ROO
AG
CSM
IMO
SGM	SGM Malcolm Ryan Hill
1SG
NCO
Aide to 3rd Battalion
IC
2IC
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit	Regimental HQ
Reporting Units	Alpha Company A/3-7 Bravo Company B/3-7
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto	"Fly, Fight, Win"

3rd Battalion is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. It is administratively known as 3–7, which is the abbreviation used in MILPACs and the Forums. 3-7 is the home of Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) World in 7CAV, and is currently comprised of two Companies: Alpha and Bravo. 3-7 aims to be one of the premier aviation simulation units in the world!

Alpha Company A/3-7 is naval based with the bulk of the Company being comprised of F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” carrier based aircraft, whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, the AV-8B Harrier, and the Support Section. The Support Section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air traffic Control, Marshall and Landing Signal Officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced Warning and Control Systems, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft.

Bravo Company A/3-7  is land based with the bulk of the Company is comprised of F-16C “Viper” and F-15E “Mudhen” aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the rotary AH-64D “Apache” Attack helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to our “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS: the Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful air-to-air and all-weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities.

3rd Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is DCS World.

Sub-Units

3rd Battalion has 2 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.

Alpha Company 3-7 CAV	Bravo Company 3-7 CAV
Alpha Company serves as the naval and support section. Alpha flies the F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” Carrier based aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, And the AV-8B Harrier. The Support Section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air Traffic Control, Marshall and Landing Signal Officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced Warning and Control Systems, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft.	Bravo Company serves as the USAF and Army section. Bravo flies the F-16C “Viper”, F-15E “Mudhen”, and the AH-64D “Apache” Attack Helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to our “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS: the Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful air-to-air and all-weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities.

3-7 Vision & Mission Statement

3-7 CAV will strive to be the world’s preeminent force in the Digital Combat Simulator World community. We will achieve that distinction by maintaining our objective of vigilance, training, accountability, and remaining true to our mission statement: To fly, fight, and win! Through innovation, training, and accountability we will become recognized as the best DCS World community in the world. Fueled by innovation and through shared core values, key capabilities, and upholding our Pilot’s Creed, we will continue to achieve our mission and aim high in all we do.

3-7 Core Values & Beliefs

• 3-7 Integrity First

A 3-7 Pilot is a person of integrity, courage, and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking.

• Service Before Self

A 3-7 Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control, and possess respect for the beliefs, authority, and worth of others.

• Excellence In All We Do

A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment.

3-7 Pilots Creed

We share an unbreakable trust and the will to never give up. The Pilot's Creed is our promise to the 7th Cav and our brothers.

I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED THE CAV’S CALL. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR,
AND A LEGACY OF VALOR. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
GUARDIAN OF OUR 7TH CAV VALUES,
THE 7th CAV’S SWORD AND SHIELD,
ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND THE 7th CAV AIRSPACE WITH MY LIFE. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE A PILOT BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.

Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Document Number	Policy Letters
7CAV-BATT3-001	3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs
7CAV-BATT3-002	3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing Discharges
7CAV-BATT3-003	3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing ELOA's
7CAV-BATT3-004	3BN Reporting Deadlines
7CAV-BATT3-005	3BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy
7CAV-BATT3-006	3BN Accountability SOP
7CAV-BATT3-007	3BN Platoon & Company Staff Roles at an SP
7CAV-BATT3-008	3BN Trooper Transfer Process
7CAV-BATT3-009	3BN Section Practice Makeup Policy
7CAV-BATT3-010	3BN use of Opfor Policy
7CAV-BATT3-011	3BN Guidance on Callsign Selection
7CAV-BATT3-012	3BN ROE
7CAV-R-001	Chain of Command
7CAV-R-031	Event Scheduling Guidance

3rd Battalion Leadership

Battalion Commanding Officer	Battalion Executive Officer	Battalion Sergeant Major
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[Vacant]	[Vacant]	[Vacant]
Vacant	Vacant	Vacant

Traditions and History

3-7 CAV was stood up as a Battalion for the DCS World area of operations on April 1st, 2024.

Previous Battalion Commanders

Rank	Name	Dates of Service
Vacant	[Vacant]	Vacant